Achievement Orientation
In the Achievement Orientation Test, candidates are asked to rate how important achievement orientation is to them. For candidates who value achievement orientation, it is important that people seek to succeed in doing something outstanding and challenging. This test helps you to evaluate whether hiring the candidate will increase the focus on achievement orientation in a team.
The Achievement Orientation Test at a glance
When to use: This test can be used at any stage of the hiring process but may be most relevant in an early stage when getting to know the candidate.
Example question : Candidates rate how important a value is to them on a scale from one to seven. This is an example of a question: "How important is Achievement Orientation to you? For those who value achievement orientation, it is important that people seek to succeed in doing something outstanding and challenging".
Response time: 2 minutes.
Result: An easy-to-interpret visualization that shows you how important achievement orientation is to the candidate.
The science behind this test
Organizations are shaped by the values and beliefs of their employees. Use the Achievement Orientation Test to determine whether candidates can strengthen the achievement orientation aspect of your company's culture.
The Achievement Orientation Test is part of the HiPeople Culture Add Inventory. The Culture Add Inventory is a collection of work values that measure an individual's contribution to culture. It is inspired by groundbreaking research such as Schwartz's Theory of Basic Human Values and the Organizational Culture Profiler, which was developed at Stanford University.
The HiPeople Culture Add Inventory is highly customizable, making it perfect for organizations that want to hire individuals who will positively add to their culture. To make the most of your Culture Add Assessment, we recommend using several values from the HiPeople Culture Add Inventory.
If you are interested in the science behind Culture Add, start with this scientific publication.
The qualities of a candidate with high test scores
If you're looking for someone to instill a culture of achievement orientation in your team, look no further than someone who scores high on the Achievement Orientation Test. People who score high on this test are driven by a desire to succeed and accomplish something great. They're always looking for ways to improve their performance and push themselves to new levels. This focus on achievements will rub off on everyone around them, motivating others to raise their own standards.
Can the achievement orientation culture add be leveraged to help a team at a particular time?
Achievement orientation is important to the work culture of a team because it encourages people to seek success in challenging and outstanding ways. Without achievement orientation, people may be more likely to become comfortable or content with average performance. Hiring someone who deeply cares about achievement orientation can help strengthen the culture of a team by providing an example of what it means to strive for excellence. This person can also help motivate others on the team to set higher standards for themselves and their work.
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